OVER 7,300 HOMES, 2,783 HOTEL ROOMS

Saudi PIF unit Ardara kicks off first phase of AlWadi development

Sun, 08 Nov 2026

Ardara, a company of Saudi wealth fund PIF, said early construction works have begun on the first cluster of its AlWadi development in Abha. On completion, the 2-million-sq-m development will boast 7,306 apartments, 90 villas and townhouses as well as 2,783 hotel keys.

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HYDROCARBON PRODUCTION BOOST

Jereh lands $2.7bn Abu Dhabi oil and gas development packages

Sun, 08 Nov 2026

China’s Jereh Oil & Gas Engineering has secured three major oil and gas development packages from ADNOC Onshore with a combined contract value of $2.7 billion. These packages cover Ruwais Diyab unconventional gas project, Bab/North East Bab facilities and Bu Hasa facilities development.

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STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH RCRC

Alstom secures €460m deal for Riyadh Metro expansion

Sat, 07 Nov 2026

Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed a contract worth about €460 million with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) to supply additional driverless metro trains for Riyadh Metro’s orange, yellow and purple lines.

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LARGEST TRUCK WORKSHOP

Gulftainer announces 1,000-truck deal; major automotive logistics park

Fri, 06 Nov 2026

The company has signed three-way deal with United Al Saqer Heavy Equipment to expand distribution capacity and strengthen logistics network in the UAE and GCC

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ANALYSIS

GCC capital markets enter new phase as funding sources diversify: Fitch

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

GCC capital markets have witnessed significant development in recent years, driven by governments’ efforts to diversify funding sources and deepen capital markets, said top rating agency Fitch, adding the combined market capitalisation of listed equity markets across the Gulf region stands at around $4 trillion.

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Top This Week

Major developers to showcase properties at Abu Dhabi's IREIS 2026

Fri, 06 Nov 2026

More than 4,000 property buyers, investors, real estate brokers, developers, asset managers and trade visitors are expected to participate at the International Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS) 2026 in Abu Dhabi next week.

Oil surges towards $100 as fresh tanker attacks threaten Hormuz shipping

Fri, 06 Nov 2026

Crude rebounds after election-driven sell-off as Iran reports three more vessels damaged; attacks on Gulf shipping continue at near-record pace

AI stock rout wipes trillions off global markets after Democrats' election sweep

Fri, 06 Nov 2026

Technology shares lead worldwide sell-off as investors fear tighter regulation and a slowdown in data centre construction; Asian chipmakers suffer heavy losses

Saudi Fund signs $403m loans for Syria infrastructure projects

Fri, 06 Nov 2026

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed six concessional development loan agreements worth more than $403 million with the Syrian government to help support infrastructure rehabilitation, restore essential public services and improve living conditions as the country works towards recovery.

ADIPEC 2026 closes with record $67bn in energy agreements

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

A record-breaking ADIPEC 2026 ended on a solid note with more than 50,000 deals worth an estimated $67 billion being sealed over four days, up 26.4% over 2025. The mega energy event welcomed 240,000 attendees from 170 countries, thus reinforcing its position as a global meeting point for the energy sector.

GCC set to sign landmark 2,117-km railway pact in Bahrain

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

The GCC countries are set to sign the General Railway Agreement at a high-profile regional transport ministers' meeting in Bahrain this week. The Gulf bloc plans to complete a 2,117-km-long railway network connecting all six member states - from Kuwait to Oman - with full operations targeted by 2030-end.

IHC revenue hits historic AED100.5bn, backed by global expansion

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, has reported a revenue of AED100.5 billion for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2026, representing an increase of 33.2% year-on-year.

Acwa reports stable nine-month net income; delays impact results

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

Saudi-listed Acwa, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in the energy transition, has reported a stable nine-month net income as Q3 performance gained momentum.

Emaar’s 9-month net profit before tax up 18% to $5.4bn

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

Emaar Properties reported a revenue of AED37.5 billion ($10.2 billion), up 13% year-on-year, EBITDA of AED19.7 billion ($5.4 billion), up 19%, and net profit before tax of AED19.8 billion ($5.4 billion), up 18%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2026.

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